Method and apparatus for remote e-Enabled aircraft solution management using an electronic flight bag (EFB)
US9087419B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 14, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C5/0808
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for using an Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) located on an aircraft to communicate with a remote aircraft system data communications unit concerning aircraft systems problems and malfunctions, is disclosed. The method may include receiving aircraft systems data from one or more aircraft systems, identifying any problems or malfunctions in the aircraft systems, automatically communicating any identified problems or malfunctions in the aircraft systems to the remote aircraft system data communications unit, receiving information concerning a solution to the identified problems or malfunctions in the aircraft systems from the remote aircraft system data communications unit, and implementing the solution to the identified problems or malfunctions in the aircraft systems.
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